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FX51 MDR

2001 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

111,719 mi
Last recorded111,719 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 MDR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 111,719 miles

n/s brake light not working (1 of 2)

n/s/r sidelight not working (1 of 2)

Pass 19 May 2016 107,491 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 103,452 miles

battery insecure

hot air pipe missing (from manifold to air filter box)

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 13 May 2015 103,452 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

battery insecure

hot air pipe missing (from manifold to air filter box)

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 21 May 2014 99,573 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 99,573 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 May 2013 95,587 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 May 2013 95,495 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 May 2012 91,728 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 May 2012 91,728 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 87,568 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 75,091 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 75,091 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 68,900 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Aug 2009 68,900 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 61,912 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 28 Aug 2008 61,891 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Aug 2007 59,193 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 50,683 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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FX51 MDR is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2001 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 97,793 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FX51 MDR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Volvo V40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FX51 MDR is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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